My Mission to Become Every Host's Favorite Guest
19 hostess gifts that won’t end up in the junk drawer, in partnership with Amazon Alexa.
There is an art to being a great host–but what about being a great guest?
If you’re anything like me, you don’t like to show up to an occasion empty handed but the question of what exactly to bring haunts you. Guess it’s a bottle of wine… again.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with a bottle of wine (and if you’re my guest, please don’t stop bringing wine). But it’s nice to have alternatives. And even better if you have those items on hand so you’re not racing to the store 45 minutes before the event starts (just me...?)
As holiday parties kickoff, I’m committing to being a great (non-stressed out) guest by purchasing a stash of ready-to-gift items to keep on hand.
Here’s what I’m adding to cart to store in the back of my pantry for my next invite:
Chic marble centerpiece that doubles as a candle holder - also love these
Martini Olives paired with Martini cocktail picks and/or Martini cocktail napkins
Luxe olive oil that will look chic sitting on the counter (even better if you pair with fresh bread)
You can never have enough kitchen towels also love these striped ones and these come in so many great colors
And…if you want to really treat your host with the perfect hostess gift, this is my ultimate hosting hack and would make a fabulous gift this holiday season.
I’m hosting now more than ever and the Echo Dot Max made for Alexa+ has helped me maximize my time so much. It literally lets me customize full routines so you can set a new vibe for every event, from lighting to music - imagine just saying “Alexa, dinner party time” and all your smart lights dim and your dinner party playlist commences??
Game changer.
Plus Alexa+ can keep track of a to-do list, sending me reminders from the device or direct to my Alexa App which, for me, is huge on the hectic days leading up to an event. I can even ask Alexa+ to memorize my guests dietary restrictions or accessibility needs which is so helpful with Disabled& events. It’s made my studio a smarter space that’s so much more accessible. It really would be the ideal gift for any dinner party extraordinaire if you want to spoil them a little bit this holiday season and beyond.
Happy hosting!
April